propaedeutic

noun pro·pae·deu·tic \ˌprō-pi-ˈdü-tik, -ˈdyü-\

Definition of PROPAEDEUTIC

: preparatory study or instruction

— propaedeutic adjective

Greek propaideuein to teach beforehand, from pro- before + paideuein to teach, from paid-, pais child — more at pro-, few

First Known Use: 1798

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